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Microwave

31 December 1982

Microwave is an arcade developed by Cavalier Computer, released 31 December 1982 on Apple II.

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What Microwave is

Microwave is an arcade game developed by Cavalier Computer and released in 1982. It is available on Apple II only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Teddy is the very best salvage man in the galaxy, but that doesn't prevent decadent aliens from sabotraging his missions. Can Teddy overcome his pacifist roots, melting down the viciously, volatile vixens, with his trusty MICROWAVE Dishes? Or will the aliens make a widow of Mrs. Teddy? Only you can decide...
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Microwave launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Evolution and Xevious.

Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Evolution, Xevious.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

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When did Microwave come out?
Microwave was released on 31 December 1982 for Apple II.

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